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<p>The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its 84-day nationwide strike, effective immediately. The decision follows successful conciliation talks with the Federal Government, culminating in a signed agreement that addresses key union demands.</p>
<p>In a communiqué issued after an emergency National Executive Council meeting on Friday, JOHESU leadership directed all its members across federal and state health institutions to resume work without delay.</p>
<p>It said the meeting was convened to review the outcome of a Feb. 5 conciliation meeting with the federal government at the Ministry of Labour and Employment.</p><div class="IkLUKLHK" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>According to the communiqué, key resolutions include the commencement of Collective Bargaining Agreement(CBA) negotiations and immediate prioritisation of outstanding issues on the adjustment of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure, CONHESS.</p>
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<p>It added that the agreement provided for budgetary allocation for the salary adjustment in the 2026 Appropriation Act based on the existing technical committee template.</p>
<p>The communiqué said the federal fovernment further agreed to withdraw the “No Work, No Pay” directive issued against JOHESU members during the strike.</p>
<p>It also said January 2026 salaries of all JOHESU members would be paid immediately and that no member would be victimised, sanctioned or intimidated for participating in the industrial action.</p>
<p>“Following a review of the resolutions, the expanded National Executive Council unanimously approved the suspension of the indefinite nationwide strike.</p>
<p>“The NEC subsequently directed all JOHESU members across federal and state health institutions to resume work with immediate effect,” the communiqué said.</p>
<p>It noted that the strike, which began on Nov. 15, 2025, was triggered by the non-implementation of the CONHESS adjustment and other outstanding welfare issues.</p>
<p>According to the union, the prolonged strike adversely affected healthcare delivery, resulting in increased maternal and infant mortality across the country.</p>
<p>It also said the the federal government reportedly lost close to one trillion naira in revenue during the strike period.</p>
<p>It stated that the conciliation meeting was convened by the Ministry of Labour and Employment following a 14-day ultimatum issued to the federal government by the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC).</p>
<p>It added that ministers of labour, finance and health, as well as representatives of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, attended the meeting.</p>
<p>The union, however, commended the intervention of the National Assembly leadership, traditional rulers and professional bodies in resolving the dispute.</p>
<p>The union urged the federal and state governments to fully implement agreements reached to prevent future industrial actions.</p>
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